The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-10-23
JOHN SWINTON LEADS OFF.
CAMPAIGNING AGAINsT THE FALSE
PROPHET IN THE EAST
Ne Hnvites Rieh Mes. Peer Mes, workinz-
men. Leading Men, rud Thieviss Men to
Consider the Prsrressives' Frincfpies.

NE Invites Rieh Mes. Poor Mes, workina-
men, Leading Men, rud Thievias Men to
Consider the Prssressives' Principies.
Any number Of enthusiastic men and
women gathered in one Of the big halls OF the
Germania Assembly Rooms In the Bowery last
night at a reception and entertainment for the
benefit OF the campaign fund OF the Progress
sive Labor party OF the Seventh Senate dis
trict. They were mostly Germans, drank
beer. and chatted. until John Swinton
came In, about the prospects OF their
sllver-ha candidate for Senator. A yo-
ciferous band gave the audience airs from
Rossini and Strauss and Waldteufel waltzes.
after which Edward Goldsmith, Chairman Of
the Tenth Assembly district OF the Progressive
Labor party. told them in German that these
family festivals were to be continued until sun
down on election day. He admonished his
hearers to be faithful and viRilant In the in
terests OF their candidate for Senator. Herr
John Swinton.
Then the Lasalle Mhnnerchor sang the
HYMN OF Freedom" and as the last notes Of
melody floated up among the arches John
swinton was seen edging his way through the
throng toward the PLATFORM he was greeted %
speak. three cheers were given for him and
three for the party that nominated him. Mrs.
Swinton sat in q front seat. Mr.. Swinton said:
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Mr.. swinton then. turned his attention to the
boots Of Washington at Washington ought to
tremble when they felt the tramp Of the 1000
the hired assassins Of capitalists" Mr.. Swim
ton said that the Government and not the
banks should issue money. and added:
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Mr.. swinton said he was a strong advocate
peven e n' He said Il was e Just and beneheent
tax, easier and cheaper than any other tax.
He declared that 1t gave no chance for swind-
law levying an income tax had never been
legally or legitimately repealed. He advocated
Government ownership OF the railroads, tele-
graphs. and gas works.
These are ideas not evolved from prophet or priest
ngshsr but evolved from sxpe5fnss When n,a was
Sra H oiss With poef.itu Of money expected
made
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Mr.. swinton was, reioiced that the platform
trades unions. and remarked the support OF
the barkeepers. many OF whom he said were s
BY small. potato professors, pettiioggers Of law,
and white -chokered folks what to do. He
would stand bSthese trades union men, who
IL ssd tha hs Seen
mated by wirepullers. pipelayers. ward heelers;
In into 04G Rs pae H. S e
hs boxsd in humility before the name q Ham
used 10 oil live in my district: Think Of thst"
However, he wanted rich and poor men to vote
Re Eabe? woad hsp them
faaS T s ..1 ssm them ssn G hs
He urged his hearers to work and put plenty
OF enthusiasm in tho work. He complimented
ers were working like old political managers.
He was glad to see tho ladies present because
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Let us Join hand, aesins. the traitor. Of the party Of
Il: sse m
Everett Glackn. who, Is the United Labor
candidate in this district, has invited John
Swinton to q joint political debate.